About

The Biomolecular Sciences Institute was founded in 2014 to promote and facilitate collaborative interdisciplinary research in the biomolecular and biomedical arenas.

Areas of Research

Infectious diseases

Cancer

Neurological disorders

Research Themes

Drug discovery

Biomarkers and biosensors

DNA damage and repair

Genomic function and stress response

Mosquito-borne disease

Mission

We’re promoting and facilitating collaborative research in biomolecular science fields that represent areas of strength for FIU faculty members in multiple colleges and departments.

Vision

We strive for excellence in fundamental research to impact human health in areas that include predictive biomarkers for health and wellness, better targeting medicine, and control of infectious diseases including those that are mosquito-borne.